2004 Volkswagen Touareg Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 -17 City / 18 -23 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
220 -310
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Samantha M
My Touareg won't let me down with it's heated seats keeps me warm in the winter.
My Volkswagen is smooth when driving, can barely feel any bumps in the road. It's performance is great and is a great car for traveling and bigger families because there's a lot of space. Comfort and great, everything is automatic and easy to use. Only problem I struggle with is the amount of gas and water gets inside the doors when it rains really hard.
accountCircle Yolanda W
VW Touareg in a Nutshell!
My car is very spacious and rides smoothly. The interior is easily accessible and the leather trim is a good feature. The sunroof comes in handy and the availability to go off road is a charm. The only two drawbacks that I have are that the cup holders are in a weird position and the fact that the year model I have, I can only use higher grades of gasoline.
accountCircle Laurie B
My unusual off road vehicle.
Decent gas mileage for size of vehicle. Great acceleration. Heated seats. Rear hatch has issues with springs holding hatch open. Steering wheel controls for radio. Folding rear seat 2/3 and 1/3. 3 driver seat preset positions. Does well as winter driving vehicle.
accountCircle Edward S
It is reliable with a luxury feel
It is a highly reliable vehicle, it starts when I need it to and doesn't cause me many issues. Only real complaint would be the mileage.
accountCircle Candi R
It's luxury and rides super smooth very comfortable
It's comfortable and rides smooth. I love it and how easy it drives
accountCircle Denise W
The Toureg is a beautiful made SUV and a pleasure to drive. I love my Touareg!
Over all a great automobile. I fell in the with the Touareg back in 2004 when it first came out. Recently the rear sway bar and drive train shaft had to be replaced.
accountCircle Natalie F
Very comfortable family car.
This car is very comfortable and reliable. Has some electrical issues. Normal wear and tear as well. Motor has had no issues and the rainsense windshield and memory seats are very convenient and helpful. Very safe and big vehicle as well. Great for new drivers and the whole family. Great road trip car.
accountCircle Mecca F
My vehicle is a runner wouldn't trade it for anything.
I really enjoy my car. I haven't had any major problems out of my car yet. I just had to get a battery and it was a little complicated because the location of the battery. The battery happens to be under the seat of the driver. Therefore I had to have my whole seat token out to get my battery changed. Other than that my car runs really smooth. I had to change a couple light bulbs here and there. I also had to get new tires but that expected cause I purchased a used vehicle.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Christi L
I love the drive it is smooth and overall has been a great car.
My sunroof leaks and I just put 3000 dollars worth of repairs into the car because the previous owner didn't maintain it. I have to make sure to have regular oil changes and I have to use premium gas which is expensive and the gas doesn't last long. I also have to use synthetic oil which tends to run high price wise.
accountCircle Natalie F
Comfortable vehicle with some electrical issues.
Electrical issues. Good motor. Comfortable seating. Has memory seating, rainsense windshield, heated seats, tow package.

Volkswagen Touareg Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr V6
220 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr V8
310 HP 16-16 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr V10 TDI
310 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats
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2004 Volkswagen Touareg Owner Reviews

4.36
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5 stars 55%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 18%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Mecca F on February 13, 2021
My vehicle is a runner wouldn't trade it for anything.
I really enjoy my car. I haven't had any major problems out of my car yet. I just had to get a battery and it was a little complicated because the location of the battery. The battery happens to be under the seat of the driver. Therefore I had to have my whole seat token out to get my battery changed. Other than that my car runs really smooth. I had to change a couple light bulbs here and there. I also had to get new tires but that expected cause I purchased a used vehicle.
accountCircle Natalie F on September 2, 2020
Very comfortable family car.
This car is very comfortable and reliable. Has some electrical issues. Normal wear and tear as well. Motor has had no issues and the rainsense windshield and memory seats are very convenient and helpful. Very safe and big vehicle as well. Great for new drivers and the whole family. Great road trip car.
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Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has an average owner rating of 4.42 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 12 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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4.42

Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #2 of 12 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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2004 Volvo XC90
24 MPG
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23 MPG
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23 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2004 VW Touareg V8 coolant temp sensor location?

Answer: The 2004 V8 variant of the Volkswagen Touareg is infamous for throwing fault code P0118; if that's the reason You're looking, then You're certainly not alone. If it's something else, iApologize for jumping to...

What's the 2004 VW Touareg starter relay location?

Answer: The 2004 VW Touareg starter relay location is in the engine compartment fuse box. You will come into problems with the battery during the life cycle of the vehicle. There can be a leak, causing the fluid to...

What's the 2004 VW Touareg oil pressure switch location?

Answer: The 2004 VW Touareg oil pressure switch location is by the back and top of the engine compartment and is bolted in to the engine block. Your oil needs to be changed out someday. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles or...

What's the 2004 VW Touareg abs control module location?

Answer: The 2004 VW Touareg ABS control module is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment against the firewall. It is a black box that has lines running to it. The ABS control module is used to pulse...

Does the 2004 VW Touareg V8 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: A 2004 Volkswagen Touareg equipped with A4.2L V8 DOHC engine will have a timing belt system. Volkswagen is known for putting on stock timing belts on their vehicles that will last a long time so the first time...
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Safety & Reliability

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